Exton

Main Street at Exton is a large outdoor walking mall with many retailers and restaurants.
Located in West Whiteland Township in Chester County, Exton is the perfect town to call home.
If apartment living suites you, Exton has a large variety of options.
Exton Park has miles of trails to hike and unwind for residents.
Take in all the beauty that Exton has to offer as a visitor or a resident.

Exton, PA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,000

Population

23,492

Renter Mix

43% Rent

A compact and colorful community not far from Philadelphia

Community Quaint Diverse Affordable

Exton is situated just off of Interstate 76 almost exactly 33 miles west of Philadelphia. Home to a slew of apartment rentals that range from modern and upscale to amenity-laden and more affordable, Exton is a popular suburban community for those who work in the city but prefer to live outside the hustle and bustle. Miller Park, in the heart of Exton, is a popular local gathering spot, as are the restaurants and shops of Exton Square. There are plenty of shopping opportunities here, making it easy take care of all your errands in one fail swoop. Downtown Philadelphia is just a 30-minute drive away, however, so whether you want to venture into the city for work or leisure, it’s no trouble.

Explore the City

If apartment living suites you, Exton has a large variety of options.

Exton Park has miles of trails to hike and unwind for residents.

Take in all the beauty that Exton has to offer as a visitor or a resident.

Exton residents enjoy convenient access to a neighborhood SEPTA station.

The Chophouse in Exton features a large dining area and inviting bar.

Winding streets full of large Colonial Revival homes define Exton's housing offerings.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$119,860

Average: $153,474

Education

11,500

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

13,795

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

23%

Over 65

19%

Housing Distribution

Exton has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Exton, PA is $1,781 for a studio, $2,000 for one bedroom, $2,517 for two bedrooms, and $3,397 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Exton has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,000/month
843 Sq Ft
House
$3,275/month
1,643 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,119/month
1,080 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Exton, PA

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Exton El School

Public

Grades K-5

442 Students

Collegium Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

2,645 Students

Insight PA Cyber CS

Public

Grades K-12

3,638 Students

Collegium Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

2,645 Students

Lionville Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,041 Students

Insight PA Cyber CS

Public

Grades K-12

3,638 Students

Achievement House Cyber Charter School

Public

Grades 6-12

958 Students

Downingtown High School East Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

1,702 Students

Collegium Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

2,645 Students

Insight PA Cyber CS

Public

Grades K-12

3,638 Students

Achievement House Cyber Charter School

Public

Grades 6-12

958 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Binky Lee Preserve
  • Marsh Creek State Park
  • Wawa Preserve
  • Willisbrook Preserve
  • Stroud Preserve

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.